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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1910s
Incredible 1940s Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 1940s Central Asian Khotan rug with a unique all-over mirrored crimson tree-of-life and pomegranate pattern on a variegated brown background. The border is comple...
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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug woven with a traditional mirrored floral pattern containing myriad flower and scrolling vines, surrounded by a wide repeated floral...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unidirectional tree of life design motif with millefleur design motif and blossoms throughout. Multi-tiered inner and outer minor borders with scrolling Islimi main border and blo...
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1910s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Gold, Blue, Soft
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Lavar Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique...
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1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
An airy antique Persian Hamadan decorative rug, size 6'4" x 3'4", circa 1930. This lovely rug features a sparse abstract floral design in the softly hued central field, enclosed with...
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1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bidjar Carpet
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
An especially detailed Bidjar, colourful and intricate. The dynamism of the outer border -and the field – exhibit the high degree of art and craft typical of Bidjar carpets – which a...
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1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Antique Persian Arak Runner 3' 9" x 9' 3" Beautiful 1940's tribal style Persian runner handwoven in Arak. Rugs woven in this area have heavy tribal influences, due to the ...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Antique Viss of Arak, Tribal Rug 5' 7" x 3' 7" Incredibly attractive Viss (Wiss) design rug woven in the Arak area. This Viss design is well recognized around the world an...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug. A fine hand knotted wool pile in Persian knot tightly woven on a cotton foundation. A floral and foliate design consisting of a central 5 tiered r...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ferahan Rug 1.96m x 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Ferahan rug, hand woven circa 1910 featuring an all over geometrical design of stylised flowers and vines on a terracotta field and indigo border. Finely woven with ...
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tabriz – Northwest Persia This is a Tabriz rug inspired by the master of arts Hadji Jallili. Its design emphasizes subtle gradations of colour hue and precise, detailed work. Rather than the predominant medallion most commonly seen in Persian rugs, this magnificent rug displays a concentric series of extremely subtle hexagonal medallions with gently rounded borders. A finely woven geometric pattern called Herati (diamond and leaf pattern) forms the medallions, spreads across the field and continues to the corners of the carpet, adding to the atmosphere of quiet and understated splendour. An elegant rug that chooses those who want to reveal its subtle beauty. The carpet is clean and ready for use. Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed. After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers. A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones. Nothing beats antique...
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1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Meshkabad rug with an incredible patter with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of densely woven flowers and scrolling vines...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Tehran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Tehran rug with a large central medallion with a single cypress tree between two buildings living amidst a field of flowers, and all surround...
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1910s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over mirrored pattern containing myriad floral clusters, surrounded by a complex border with a wide central floral pattern...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Blue and Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Kerman carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...
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1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

Vintage Hamadan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in germinating plants bearing serrated leaves and blossoms. Wrapped by a floral top view and serrated leaf main border. Colors and shades include: Ivory, navy blue, ...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Bibikabad Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped center medallion with small scale Herati design motif atop a large scale inverted coloration Herati design with book cover field overlays. Inner and outer minor bor...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s small mid century faded distressed Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century distressed small heriz rug with geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. Wears and faded on colours ✨✨✨ "Experience th...
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1930s Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art. The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
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1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s nice mid century Heriz runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Heriz runner with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
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1930s Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

A Heriz Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Heriz Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Chili Red Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a large-scale mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in tradition Heriz colors of crimson, light and dark indigo, white, pink an...
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1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Rug 2'6"x4'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ghom Rug with unique patterns, handknotted in 100% fine wool, Pakistan 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous medium size Persian area rug hand-knotted in 100% fine wool. The rug belongs to Ghom rugs, featuring high density knots. Made in Pakistan in ...
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1930s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pompeian Red Hand Knotted Antique Persian Hamadan Soft Wool Clean Rug 8'5"x11'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Indian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Persian Kerman 300 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool Squarish Rug 11'8"x13'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.61m x 1.65m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1910. The rug features an allover design on a rich terracotta field and great secondary colours of greens...
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Malayer Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Malayer Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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1910s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Shiraz Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Shiraz Rug circa 1930. Hand-Knotted, made of 100% Wool Yarn
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Malayer Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Malayer Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Belouch Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Belouch Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Varamin Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Varamin Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Baktiary Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Baktiary Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a Gol Farang design which translates to "Foreign Flower.".
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 10x13 Ivory & Light Taupe Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 10x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness an...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 10x13 Light Pink, Blue & Peach Handmade Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a central floral medallion living amidst a field of more flowers and scrolling vines, surrounded by a complex border with a ce...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Rug 2.06m x 1.31m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Kurdish rug, hand woven circa 1910 featuring an all over geometrical design of stylised flowers and vines on a deep indigo field. Fabulous wool quality and great sec...
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful diamond medallion amidst a field of flowers woven in gold, indigo, brown, and cream color wool. The border is exceptional, with large-sc...
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1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz 30755
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 30755 Size 13' 3" X 18' 0" Design Heriz Collection Antique
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1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 9X13 Salmon Pink & Nutmeg Brown Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsm...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 30776
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 30776 Size 3'6" X 6'0" Design Bidjar Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage
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1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz 9x13 Light Green & Light Clay Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsm...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 9x13 Yellow, Red, & Navy Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and...
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1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Khoy rug with an elaborate all-over mirrored floral pattern with a central flower surrounded by intricate scrolling vines and more flowers, surr...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Meshed Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unusual Meshed runner in a fusion of Sarouk floral sprays throughout bearing intricate details to each budded flower. Unusual repeating cloud-band central design motif within each...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Persian Ardabil Kilim Rug 4.5' x 6.5', 1930s - 1C1146
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the timeless beauty of this Handmade Antique Persian Ardabil Kilim Rug, a true masterpiece from the 1930s. Measuring 4.5' x 6.5' (139cm x 200cm), this exquisite piece reflect...
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.20m x 1.51m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Qashqai rug, hand woven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1910. The rug features an unusual curvilinear design on a rich terracotta field and deep blue border....
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Rug 2.05m x 1.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz rug, hand woven circa 1910. The design features 3 geometrical medallions on a rich red field surrounded by a wide, ivory border. Particularly attractive sec...
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shahsevan kilim runner with ten multicolored diamond medallions on a natural wool background, surrounded by a wonderful red and indigo zig-zag border.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Neyriz Rug 2.02m X 1.54m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Neyriz rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a Tree of Life design interspersed with stylised birds and animals on an ivory field and indigo border. Fabulous secondary c...
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1910s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Rug 3.4' x 4.2', 1930s - 1C1123
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug you’ve shared: Design and Colors: This rug boasts an intricate design that reflects its rich heritage. The symmetrical patterns and geometric mo...
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Traditional 1930s Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a large central medallion on a traditional stylized floral and vine patterned field woven in multicolored vegetable dyed crimson, indigo, yell...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Lilian Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Lilian Rug circa 1930. Hand Knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Karaje Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Karaje Rug circa 1930. Hand Knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

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